Regional Admissions Counselor, Houston or DFW area

Stony Brook University

. Represent the university from a home office in the greater Houston or Dallas/Fort Worth areas, covering the entire Texas territory .

Posted 11/1/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJunior💰 $54,090 - $55,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in student recruitment and admissions processes, utilizing technology and communication systems to engage diverse populations. Proven ability to develop outreach plans and collaborate with educational partners to enhance enrollment initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's DegreeAdmissions CounselingRecruitment ExperienceHigher Education Technology PlatformsProgram Planning and Implementation

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Hard Skills

Application ReviewData InterpretationEnrollment StrategiesTerritory Outreach PlanningHolistic Admissions Evaluation

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCollaborationIndependent WorkCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SLATEOffice SoftwareCommunication Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationStudent RecruitmentDiverse PopulationsCollege FairsCommunity Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent the university from a home office in the greater Houston or Dallas/Fort Worth areas, covering the entire Texas territory
Develop and expand recruitment initiatives to increase enrollment from identified territories and support university-wide goals
Collaborate with internal and external university partner offices on student recruitment and yield activities
Travel to and represent the University at college fairs, high school visits, community college visits and other outreach programs
Build relationships with school counselors, CBO advisors and other education representatives
Develop territory outreach plans using in-person, virtual, email, phone and paper follow-up
Support targeted recruitment programs and efforts, including alumni engagement, student development and volunteer programs, electronic communications, recruitment technologies, parent engagement, fly-in programs, counselor tours and advisory boards
Engage with students, families, school counselors, IECs and university partner offices regarding admissions and enrollment processes and policies
Provide university and program information sessions throughout the admissions cycle in person and virtually
Coordinate targeted-population recruitment programs, projects and events on campus, off campus and virtually
Engage with state and regional admission associations and recruitment networks
Interpret territory performance data and reports and recommend follow-up actions
Evaluate admissions applications holistically and make recommendations for domestic, transfer, international, honors and other special populations
Conduct follow-up to increase application completion and yield rates
Perform other duties or projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s Degree (foreign equivalent or higher)
One (1) year of full-time professional experience in a college or university setting
Proficiency with technology, office software and communication systems
Appropriate valid Driver’s License must be held, maintained and kept valid
Motor vehicle record free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations
Experience in admissions counseling and recruitment preferred
Experience reviewing applications for admission and making recommendations preferred
Experience working with diverse populations and working independently preferred
Experience with higher education technology platforms, such as SLATE, preferred
Experience with program planning, implementation, assessment and innovation preferred
Resume/CV and cover letter required with online application
Must be authorized to work without employer-sponsored work visa; Stony Brook University cannot sponsor candidates for work visas

Benefits

Comp & perks

$4,150 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly
Overtime eligibility under FLSA
Full-time appointment
Home office-based work arrangement
Total rewards offered by Stony Brook University
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities